When to go · Nigeria
Nigeria in January
Great month. Dry; Harmattan haze in Abuja and the north. Lagos winds down from December.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Nigeria
- Prices
- High
- Nigeria
Verdict
Dry; Harmattan haze in Abuja and the north. Lagos winds down from December.
Weather in January
- Lagos and the south-west coast · Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadanbest weather
Two rainy peaks (June, then September–October) with a short dry break in August; floods in Lagos after heavy storms.
- South-east and Cross River · Calabar, Obudu, Port Harcourtbest weather
One of the wettest parts of West Africa; Obudu plateau is cool all year.
- Middle Belt · Abuja, Jossmoke haze
Rains May–October; Harmattan dust Dec–Feb; Jos is cooler at 1,200 m.
- Sahel north · Kano, Sokoto, Maidugurismoke haze
Short rains Jun–Sep and 40 °C+ heat Mar–May; much of the north is under travel advisories — check.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
New Year's Day
1 Jan
End of Detty December; beaches and flights busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nigeria
- Medium
- Prices · Nigeria
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in January
Rated best or good this month
Lagos and the south-west coast
Best weather of the year (Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadan)
South-east and Cross River
Best weather of the year (Calabar, Obudu, Port Harcourt)
Dry; harmattan haze and dust some weeks.